A Peculiar People: The Australians In Paraguay
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gavin Souter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Strong spine. Slight yellowing on book block.
This compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the extraordinary late 19th-century exodus of Australian socialists who sought to forge a utopian settlement in the remote heart of Paraguay. It uncovers the ideals and eccentricities of these New Australia colonists, detailing their ambitious vision for a classless society free from the perceived corruptions of the old world. The narrative presents the formidable challenges they faced, from internal strife and ideological clashes to the harsh realities of their new environment. With an engaging and insightful tone, the account illustrates the complex interplay of human ambition, cultural identity, and the often-unforeseen consequences of radical social experimentation. It ultimately argues for the enduring human quest for an ideal society, even as it reveals the inherent difficulties in its realization.
Author: Gavin Souter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Strong spine. Slight yellowing on book block.
This compelling work of historical non-fiction chronicles the extraordinary late 19th-century exodus of Australian socialists who sought to forge a utopian settlement in the remote heart of Paraguay. It uncovers the ideals and eccentricities of these New Australia colonists, detailing their ambitious vision for a classless society free from the perceived corruptions of the old world. The narrative presents the formidable challenges they faced, from internal strife and ideological clashes to the harsh realities of their new environment. With an engaging and insightful tone, the account illustrates the complex interplay of human ambition, cultural identity, and the often-unforeseen consequences of radical social experimentation. It ultimately argues for the enduring human quest for an ideal society, even as it reveals the inherent difficulties in its realization.